Michael Parkinson

Birthday

Mar 28, 1935

Bio: Left school at 16 hoping to become a professional cricketer, but was rejected by Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Can be seen on the cover of Paul McCartney's 1973 album Band on the Run. Parkinson, his talk show, came to an end in 1982 after 361 shows and 1050 guests. It was resurrected by the BBC again in 1998. Awarded the C.B.E.… MoreBio: Left school at 16 hoping to become a professional cricketer, but was rejected by Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Can be seen on the cover of Paul McCartney's 1973 album Band on the Run. Parkinson, his talk show, came to an end in 1982 after 361 shows and 1050 guests. It was resurrected by the BBC again in 1998. Awarded the C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2000 for his services to broadcasting. Owns The Royal Oak pub in Berkshire with his son Nick, which serves Michelin-starred food.